Deep breathing (also called diaphragmatic, belly, or abdominal breathing) is an ancient practice rooted in yoga and martial arts that is still taught today in therapy and healthcare facilities. Some ...

Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique designed to make full use of your lungs, which can ease stress, improve sleep, and lower heart rate.

This post was written with contributions from Margaret Heaton-Ashby, LMFT, and Kelsey Tunney, DPT. When you think about your health and specifically any dysfunction in your body, you probably don’t ...

If you’re not using your diaphragm efficiently, you’re not getting the most out of your workout, experts say. Credit...By Laura Edelbacher Supported by By Hannah Seo Most runners know that in order to ...

Breathing has been an intrinsic feature of our lives since the day we were born. Akin to background noise, we inhale and exhale thousands of times per day, the vast majority of which we are unaware of ...

You do it all the time without even thinking about it. In fact, you’re doing it right now. Breathing. It’s such a simple and automatic behavior, but did you know it’s possible to breathe wrong? In ...

Taking a deep breath might seem like a simple task, but for those struggling with severe asthma, breathing “normally” can be a struggle. Approximately 25 million Americans have asthma and more than ...

Some influencers claim that breathing techniques can give your workout a boost. Here’s what works — and what doesn’t. By Hilary Achauer Of all the things to worry about when working out — what ...

The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...

Anxiety can creep up at any time, in any place. But one small practice can help calm the body and mind, according to experts. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Daniel Amen — psychiatrist, ...